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“I can’t stand it – it feels like a cheap psychological trick”: How negative marketing in music production is destroying creativity
Ever seen a video that convinced you "your mix sucks"? Brands and influencers are chasing engagement by telling amateurs their music isn't good enough – but this anxiety-inducing messaging can damage confidence as it drives clicks
“A strong update overall that introduces many features to boost your creativity and streamline your workflow”: Steinberg Cubase 15 review
Steinberg brings a host of tweaks and additions to Cubase 15, but will they satisfy new and existing users alike?
"A compelling and well-rounded entry-level piano that prioritises accessibility and sound quality over features": Kawai CX102 digital piano review
I find out if the new replacement for Kawai’s KDP-75 is a simple rebrand or a step forward
DAWs for DJs, rotary mixers and the world's first standalone motorized controller: 5 of the coolest pieces of gear we saw at Thomann's DJ Days
We ventured out to rural Germany to check out the latest and greatest in DJ controllers, mixers, software and more at the European gear retailer's DJ-focused trade show
Best microphones for recording 2026: My top studio mics for instruments, vocals and more
These are the best recording microphones whether you're recording a podcast at home or working in a studio on proper productions
Best digital pianos 2026: I'm a professional piano and music gear reviewer, and these are my top picks
With a decade of experience selling and reviewing pianos, these are my recommendations for the very best digital pianos from Kawai, Yamaha, Roland, Casio, and Korg at all price points - including full reviews and video demos
AlphaTheta’s CDJ-1500X is a WiFi equipped DJ player that lets your audience vote on track requests
The brand’s latest multiplayer distills the essence of the flagship CDJ-3000X into a smaller, more affordable package
Logic Pro 12.3 is here – and my favourite stock plugin just got even better
Apple updates its flagship DAW with a refresh of Beat Breaker and Sample Alchemy and upgrades the AI-powered Chord ID
